Finding the Third Proportional to 384,776 and 524,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 384,776 and 524,170 is: 714,062.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
384,776 : 524,170 = 524,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
384,776/524,170 = 524,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
384,776x = 524,170 × 524,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
384,776x = 274,754,188,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 274,754,188,900/384,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 714,062.70
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